General Overview
Performs routine accounting, clerical, and administrative work in maintaining the fiscal records and treasury functions of the City.
Job Description Summary
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Maintain City & Utility Cash:
- Count and balance the City Hall cash register on a daily basis.
- Balance and record all receipts and disbursements on a daily basis.
- Prepare the bank deposits on a daily basis and take them to the bank.
- Complete transfers among the City’s cash and investment accounts.
- Arrange for necessary wire transfers.
- Coordinate purchases of certificates of deposits.
- Perform department petty cash audits.
Customer Service/Cashiering:
- Wait on residents, customers and developers for the collection of general City receipts.
- Receipt cash collections from other departments.
- Collect and receipt property tax payments.
- Assist with Utility customer payments.
- Respond to resident phone calls and in person inquiries.
Balance General City and Utility cash, investment, and deposit accounts:
- Verify the account balances for all cash and investment accounts.
- Analyze and balance other accounts as assigned.
Perform general accounting and finance duties:
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Maintain spreadsheets to track Room Tax and Impact Fees.
- Assist in the completion of special assessment letters.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Perform other general office duties, as assigned. Examples of such duties may include:
- Sorting and distributing the daily mail.
- Answering the telephone and directing calls.
- Processing window traffic and responding to customer needs.
Summary of Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory, principles and practices.
- Considerable knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems.
- Working knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications.
- Considerable knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting systems.
- Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports.
- Ability to maintain efficient and effective financial systems and procedures.
- Ability to accurately account for City funds with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and City officials.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions. Exceptional attention to detail.
Additional Information
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate degree in accounting or a closely related field.
- One (1) year of progressively responsible municipal accounting or other accounting experience.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
For additional information, questions, and/or assistance, please contact Human Resources at 262-569-3225.